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Houndlarge🌍 United Statesraccoon-hunting scent hound
Bluetick Coonhound
Determined, mellow, intelligent, friendly
Popularity
564
Night-trailing coonhound with cold nose and loud bawl; energetic hunter and sweet-natured companion.
Lifespan
11–13 years
Coat
short, smooth, glossy, ticked black-and-blue coat
Colors
dark blue mottled with black spots and tan points
Male height
22–27 in
Female height
21–25 in
Male weight
55–80 lb
Female weight
45–65 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
3
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
5
Barking
5
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
2
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
2
